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deadbeat

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Noun

  1. A lazy or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.
  2. A person who defaults on debts.

Adjective

  1. Having a damped needle that stops without oscillation.
  2. Defaulting on one's debts.
  3. Defeated or exhausted.
  4. Lazy or irresponsible.
  5. Dead tired.

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